Oval belt holes

[MAK67]

I have been making belts for years using an oval punch to put the small holes opposite the buckle end of the belt. I am looking to have a die built to click them out. The punch I am using is a very old one that does not have the size on it, so I am not sure what size to tell a die maker to use. I make 8 oz to 16 oz belts so the oval holes sort of works well for that range. Since I am not sure what size to advise the die maker, I thought I would ask to see what size other folks that build belts use? Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks

[Northmount]

20 minutes ago, MAK67 said:

The punch I am using is a very old one that does not have the size on it, so I am not sure what size to tell a die maker to use.

If you have a Tandy store nearby, take your punch or belt there and compare the sizes.  They have 3 sizes.

Maybe these listed sizes might help you.

[MAK67]

We are about 120 miles from the closest Tandy store, and it is the closest leather store to us. I may have to take a drive up there and check them out. I appreciate the help.

Edited Monday at 04:19 PM by MAK67

[PastorBob]

just measure your current punch with calipers to get the dimensions. Or ask your die maker if they have made anything similar.  They may already have something they have created for someone else.